Section 216-RICR-40-05-23.8 - Renewal of LicenseA. On or before the first (1st) day of August of every odd-numbered year, the Department shall mail a renewal of license notice to every midwife to whom a license has been issued or renewed for the period ending September 1. Every person so licensed who intends to engage in the practice of midwifery during each ensuing two (2) years shall apply for a license by application to the Department.B. Upon receipt of the application, the non-refundable, non-returnable renewal fee as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title), and the accompanying attestation of continuing education and continued national certification required by this Part, the accuracy of the application shall be verified and the Director may grant a license renewal effective September 1st and expiring the thirty-first (31st) day of August in the odd- numbered year following the issuance of such license and shall render the holder to be a legal practitioner of midwifery for the period stated on the license renewal unless sooner revoked or suspended.C. Any licensee who allows his or her license to lapse by failing to renew the license by the appropriate date may be reinstated upon submission of an application and the non-refundable, non-returnable renewal fee as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title), along with the accompanying data as required by this Part and as approved by the Director.D. Any person practicing midwifery after lapse of licensure shall be considered an illegal practitioner and subject to the penalties of the provisions of the Act.23.8.1Continuing Education RequirementsA. An application for renewal shall include an attestation statement of completion of twenty (20) hours of continuing education in a two (2) year period, including four (4) hours in pharmacology.B. It shall be the sole responsibility of the midwife to obtain documentation (e.g., course descriptions, proof of attendance) from the sponsoring organization, agency, or institution of his/her participation in a continuing education program and/or activity. These documents shall be retained by each licensee for no less than two (2) years and are subject to random audit by the Department.C. A licensee who fails to complete the continuing education requirements described in this Part may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to § 23.12 of this Part.D. A license may be denied to any applicant who fails to provide satisfactory evidence of completion of continuing education relevant to the practice of a midwife as required by this Part.E. A midwife initially licensed by examination after the August 31st renewal date shall be exempt from the continuing education requirements stated in this Part until the date of the next renewal cycle (i.e., September 1st of the next odd-numbered year).F. An extension of time to complete the continuing education requirements may be granted to a midwife solely at the discretion of the Council for reasons of hardship or other extenuating circumstances.216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-05-23.8